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V392 DPC

1999 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,154 mi
Last recorded113,154 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 523117,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV392 DPC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 May 2011 113,154 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front drop link dust cover missing

Pass 31 May 2011 113,154 miles

nearside front drop link dust cover missing

Fail 21 Jun 2010 108,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 108,424 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 102,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cracks in o/s/r and n/s/r tyre side walls.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 98,773 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 93,545 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 88,953 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

check rear brakes for wear

How Reliable is the BMW 523?

Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
20,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,085
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,427
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,285
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V392 DPC is a 1999 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 117,158 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 523 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 17,201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V392 DPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 523 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this BMW 523 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V392 DPC registered?

V392 DPC is a 1999 BMW 523, first registered on 8 December 1999.

Is V392 DPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V392 DPC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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